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CTEBVICTEBVI JOURNALJOURNAL WINTER 2016 Volume LVIII, No. 3 A Few Highlights... • President’s Message UEB Implementation, Symposium topics, and more . pg. 4 • Nominations Committee Report . pg. 7 • Financial Report . pg. 12 • BVI Students Preparing for College and Career . pg. 18 And Articles from our Specialists. starting on pg. 22 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE California Transcribers and Educators for the Blind and Visually Impaired THE CTEBVI JOURNAL Message from the Editor Hello fellow CTEBVIers! I hope everyone had a great holiday season with family and friends. Now it is back Editor to work and time to start gearing up for the conference! Sarah Esajian th The 57 CTEBVI conference will be held at the LAX Print Proofreader Airport Marriott April 7-10. This years’ theme is Cath Tendler-Valencia “Focus on the Future.” If you haven’t done so already, please go to our website, www.ctebvi.org and fill out Layout your registration form and sign up for any workshops Alfred Vazquez you are interested in taking. I hope to see everyone there! Please feel free to track Braille Transcription me down and let me know of any questions, concerns, Contra Costa Braille Transcribers or ideas you may have regarding the JOURNAL. Embossing Well wishes and many blessings, Transcribing Mariners Sarah Esajian [email protected] The CTEBVI JOURNAL is published three times a year by the California Transcribers and Educators for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc. ©2016 by California Transcribers and Educators for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc. except where noted. All rights reserved. No part of this periodical may be reproduced without the consent of the publisher. Deadlines for submission of articles: Summer Issue: April 11, 2016 CTEBVI JOURNAL WINTER 2016 Volume LVIII, No. 3 In This Issue: Message from the President .......................................................................................................................... 4 In Memoriam ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Nominations Committee Report .................................................................................................................... 7 CTEBVI Gifts & Tributes and Donation Form ................................................................................................... 8 CTEBVI Membership .................................................................................................................................... 10 Financial Report .......................................................................................................................................... 12 BANA Update .............................................................................................................................................. 16 Featured Articles: Making A Difference – Bob Walling ............................................................................................................ 17 BVI Students Preparing for College and Career – Jonn Paris-Salb ............................................................... 18 Moving Towards Self Assurance – Ralph Cioffi ............................................................................................ 19 From Our Specialists: Large Print Requirements for Students – Joan Treptow .............................................................................. 22 When Your Car is Your Office – Yue-Ting Siu ............................................................................................... 23 Music In Education: Sharing Place – Richard Taesch Articles by MENVI Specialists ........................................................................................................... 26 CTEBVI Executive Board ..................................................................................................................................... 31 CTEBVI Members at Large ................................................................................................................................. 31 CTEBVI Board of Directors .................................................................................................................................. 31 CTEBVI Committee Chairs .................................................................................................................................. 32 CTEBVI Specialists .............................................................................................................................................. 33 Message from the President The official start to the UEB implementation is here and we’d like to know what’s being done in each state. Our conference, which is just around the corner, will be devoting a significant amount of time to the implementation. For example: the symposium will cover UEB math, Nemeth within UEB, using refreshable braille displays and Smarter Balanced testing. There will also be a Twitter lunch focusing on UEB and the symposium in addition to the various workshops. You may send me an email describing what your state is planning to do with UEB or just your questions you’d like addressed at the conference. You may contact me at: [email protected]. It’s been almost two years since I stepped into the role of president of CTEBVI. The value of this experience cannot be measured in words, from working with the board of directors, keeping the organization running as efficiently as possible to individual member concerns and questions. I have learned so much and for that I will always be grateful. When my term ends upon the completion of the 2016 conference, I look forward to chairing the nominations committee as past president and representing CTEBVI on the BANA board. To all of the members, I sincerely thank you for the privilege of serving as your president. Tracy Gaines 4 CTEBVI WINTER 2016 Volume LVIII, No. 3 In Memoriam HHHHHH Philip Herbert Hatlen 1934-2016 CTEBVI Honorary Life Member When I heard the news of Phil Hatlen’s passing, I found myself deeply saddened and I can’t lie, teary eyed, so sorry he is gone. Yet, a flood of memories swept over me; beautiful recollections of so many of his triumphs, innovations, encouragement and challenges he brought to the myriads of people he has touched over time. Phil has moved the direction of many lives. He may not have realized what a mentor he was to me. I first met Phil as a student in one of his great classes at SF State in the summer of 1980. I was awestruck at his quiet, earnest approach to giving us future teachers the knowing, no nonsense tools and ideas of education for the visually impaired. Phil was one of those magical teachers you just couldn’t wait to get back to his classroom for the next session, just to hear more of his candor and wisdom. With his six-four height, soft voice, sandals, beard and casual dress, he portrayed a far less striking figure than his powerful conviction, driving goals and dedication to his field often displayed. At one time in the early ‘80s finding my daughter was terminal, and my wife was diagnosed with another deadly illness, my personal life was in shambles; I felt I couldn’t continue with my program. I was approached by Phil after one of his classes. He told me he was aware of my unusual behavior, so he asked if I needed someone to talk to. I think he stayed with me for the best part of an hour, and when I finished pouring my insides out to him, he told me, “don’t even think of giving up or quitting this program, here’s why.” What followed was the most spirit lifting, self-esteem building, and most encouraging words I had ever been given in my life. It always seemed Phil wasn’t a demonstrative man, but when he left me that day, he put his long arm around my sagging shoulders and told me to be strong and believe in my goal and my course ahead. I will say to all, had it not been for Phil Hatlen’s encouraging words and strength that afternoon, I would not be a successful and fulfilled VI teacher to this day. CTEBVI WINTER 2016 Volume LVIII, No. 3 5 In Memoriam From every one of us across this wonderful land and to the many you have touched in other parts of our world, we say in unison and respect, “Thank you Phil Hatlen for all you have done, from the bottom of our hearts.” Wayne Siligo Director of Music, California School for the Blind vvv For more information on Phil Hatlen please visit the following websites. http://m.legacy.com/obituaries/statesman/obituary.aspx?n=philip-h-hatlen&pid=17732 7938&referrer=0&preview=True A profile of Phil Hatlen with photos and videos by Kay Ferrell upon his induction to the American Printing House (APH) Hall of Fame in 2012 can be found at: www.aph.org/hall/inductees/hatlen HHHHHH 6 CTEBVI WINTER 2016 Volume LVIII, No. 3 Nominations Committee Report Patty Biasca, Chair The election of new members of the CTEBVI Board will be held at the general session of the CTEBVI 2016 Conference in Los Angeles. The Board of Directors has nominated the following slate for approval. First Term: Grant Horrocks Peggy Schuetz Karen Tomlinson Second Term: Sharon Anderson As per the Policies and Procedures (III-D-2): “Additional nominations, if any, from the membership must be received, in writing, by a member of the Nominating Committee no later than three weeks prior to the Annual Meeting. These written nominations must include name, address, and qualifications.” CTEBVI Nominating Committee: Patty Biasca, Chair [email protected] Tracy Gaines [email protected] Cristin